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Viking buying guide

Viking is a Norwegian footwear brand that started in 1920 as a rubber factory in Askim. It began with galoshes and grew into rubber boots, work boots and outdoor footwear. We carry 10 Viking styles for men, mostly CSA work boots, from $89.99 CAD, with free shipping and 30-day free returns in Canada and the USA.

Viking Men’s Tusk Black Spiked Sole Steel Toe CSA Work Boots VW79Norwegian rubber boots
Founded
1920
Origin
Askim, Norway
Founder
Peter Mathias Røwde
Started with
Galoshes
Our range
Work and rubber boots
At WOOKI
10 styles

Most searched at WOOKI

The Viking models our customers look for most, based on searches on wooki.com and Google over the past year.

Popular Viking models explained

Our Viking selection is mostly safety and rubber boots for work, plus one yacht boot.

Viking Tusk VW79

A black men's CSA work boot with a steel toe and a spiked sole. It's one of our two best-selling Viking boots.

CSA steel toe · Spiked sole · Men's · from $199.99 CAD

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Viking Mariner

A red yacht boot for men, item VW26R. It's sold as a 16-inch yachting boot, and it's the other best seller in our Viking range.

Yacht boot · 16 in · Men's · from $109.99 CAD

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Viking Evolution Comfortlite

A rubber boot for men in black/green or green/black. We carry both colour orders as separate listings.

Rubber boot · Men's · from $89.99 CAD

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Viking Bushwhacker

A black and orange CSA steel toe boot, in a regular version and a winter version. A distributor's description of the winter Bushwhacker mentions a removable foam liner for warmth to −70°C (−94°F).

CSA steel toe · Winter version · from $279.99 CAD

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Viking Timberwolf

A men's work boot in black and orange, listed as CSA steel toe in its title. It's one of the Viking boots shoppers look up by name, so check the product page for the full spec before you order.

CSA · Steel toe · Men's · from $299.99 CAD

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Viking Firefighter VW90

A black and yellow CSA boot with a felt lining, item VW90. The felt lining is for cold-weather use.

CSA · Felt lined · Men's · from $249.99 CAD

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How to choose your Viking boots

  1. Check the safety rating you need. Many of our Viking boots are CSA steel toe. Look for the CSA label on the product page and confirm it matches what your site requires.
  2. Match the boot to the season. The winter Bushwhacker and the VW75-3 leather boot (named for −70°C in its title) are for deep cold. The Evolution and Tusk are not winter-specific, so check the details.
  3. Think about the sole. The Tusk has a spiked sole for slippery ground. Rubber boots like the Miner 49er are easy to hose off, which matters in wet or dirty jobs.
  4. Check the fit. Rubber and work boots fit differently from shoes, and sock thickness matters. Read the size notes on each product page. If you're between sizes, our 30-day free returns make swapping easy.

Viking's history: over 100 years in Norway

  1. 1920Peter Mathias Røwde founds a rubber factory in Askim, Norway, on January 17th. The brand is called Viking and the factory makes galoshes.
  2. 1920sGaloshes sales slow towards the end of the decade because of changing fashion. Production of snow socks and gym shoes goes up.
  3. Over timeViking expands into rubber boots, work boots, leather shoes, hunting shoes and soccer cleats.
  4. TodayViking is a Norwegian footwear company. It states its mission as enabling an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why buy Viking at WOOKI

Free shippingCanada & USA, no minimum
30-day free returnsFree return labels in Canada & USA
100% authenticSourced directly from the brand
Canadian retailerShips from Gatineau, Québec

Viking boots: frequently asked questions

Are Viking Timberwolf boots CSA steel toe work boots?

The Viking men's Timberwolf we carry is listed as a black and orange CSA steel toe work boot in its title. Check the label on the product page to confirm it meets what your workplace requires. The Tusk, Bushwhacker, Firefighter and Miner 49er are also listed as CSA steel toe.

Does Viking make steel toe rubber boots?

Our Viking rubber boots are the Evolution Comfortlite (black/green and green/black) and the Mariner yacht boot. Their titles don't list a safety toe. The CSA steel toe styles we carry are the Tusk, Bushwhacker, Timberwolf, Firefighter and Miner 49er. Read the product page for materials.

Does Viking make firefighter boots?

We carry the Viking men's Firefighter, VW90, in black and yellow. Its title lists CSA and a felt lining. We don't make any structural firefighting rating claims, so check the label on the product page and with your department before buying.

What is the warmest Viking boot you carry?

The Viking men's leather ASTM/CSA winter boot, VW75-3, is listed at −70°C in its title. A distributor's description of the winter Bushwhacker also mentions a removable foam liner rated to −70°C. Check each product page for the rating. We don't promise a rating the title doesn't state.

What is the Viking Tusk VW79?

The Tusk is a men's black work boot with a spiked sole and a steel toe, listed as CSA in its title. It's the Viking boot shoppers look at most on our site. For ice and slippery ground, the spikes are the point, so check the product page for details.

What is the Viking Mariner boot?

The Mariner is a yachting boot sold as a 16-inch boot. We carry the men's red version, VW26R. It's a different type of boot from our CSA work boots and is meant for time on the water. Check the product page for sizing and materials.

Do Viking boots run true to size?

It depends on the boot and on your socks. Each product page has a size chart. If you wear thick winter socks or insoles, size up. Returns are free for 30 days in Canada and the USA, so swapping sizes costs you nothing.

Does WOOKI sell authentic Viking boots?

We do. WOOKI is a Canadian shop based in Gatineau, Québec, and we buy Viking boots from the brands and authorized distributors, so everything is 100% authentic. Shipping is free across Canada (except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and the USA. Returns are free for 30 days.

Shop Viking · 10 styles from $89.99 CAD

Written by the WOOKI footwear team · Last updated October 2, 2026. Prices and style counts are pulled live from our catalogue. Specs come from Viking's own product information.

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